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Welcome to the Kernodle Center for Service Learning and Community Engagement

The Kernodle Center for Service Learning and Community Engagement, in partnership with local and global communities, advances student learning, leadership, and citizenship to prepare students for lives of active community engagement within a complex and changing world.

This preparation is grounded in an ethic of service that appreciates multiple perspectives, creates opportunities that are affirming and empowering to all, and responds to the needs of our diverse communities.

To fulfill this mission, the Kernodle Center for Service Learning and Community Engagement:

Fosters the development of student leadership through involvement in local and global communities.

Creates and supports collaborative and sustainable relationships between faculty, staff, students, and community partners.

Encourages creative solutions to social concerns and identified community needs.